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Navajo Technical University’s -

Veterinary Technology Program

Partnership with USDA, APHIS

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Shaping the Future of Agriculture by Investing in

Students 

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection

Service (APHIS) partners with Navajo Technical University’s (NTU) Veterinary

Technology Program (VTP) in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The partnership was created

to help NTU advance student career opportunities in Veterinary Medicine.

Navajo Technical University (NTU) is a federally recognized, tribally operated,

technical institution established in 1979 as the Navajo Skills Center. NTU became a

University in 2013 and has established four instructional sites in Chinle and Tees Nos

Pos, AZ, and Zuni and Kirtland, NM. NTU is accredited by the North Central

Association’s Higher Learning Commission and offers vocational, technical and

academic degrees and certificates. NTU is a 1994 Land Grant Institution and a

member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium that serves the entire

Navajo Nation.  The Navajo Nation population is approximately 300,000 and covers

approximately 27,000 square miles over three states: New Mexico, Arizona, and

Utah, making it the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States. The
University is the first on the Navajo Nation. Visit Navajo Technical University website

for more information. 

As part of our ongoing partnership, APHIS and NTU created an Internship Program

for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program. Selected students will

gain valuable, first-hand experience in what APHIS personnel do as governmental

veterinarians, animal health technicians and wildlife biologists.

Students that participate in the APHIS/NTU VTP Internship Program receive a paid, 8

to 10-week summer/fall internship position with APHIS at one of our offices around

the country. It’s a chance to gain valuable, first-hand experience in APHIS’ day-today work, as well as insights into public service. Students are able to utilize

educational knowledge and have the opportunity to attend on-the-job training and

workshops. Hands-on work experience and networking with potential future

employers give students an edge when applying for careers with the federal

government.

What Does an Intern Do? 

In addition to a competitive intern salary, APHIS also pays for all travel and housing

costs during the internship. 

To Apply

Résumé

Letter of interest

Unofficial transcript

Three letters of recommendation

Copies of degrees, certificates, and diplomas (e.g., Associate’s Degree, General

Educational Development, High School) 

An application form (available directly from NTU VTP, contact below)

Eligibility

A U.S. citizen

Currently enrolled in NTU VTP

In good academic standing, having at least a 2.5 grade point average.

Current driver’s license 
To obtain an application and apply, contact:

Germaine Daye, DVM

Director, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Navajo Technical University

gdaye@navajotech.edu

505-786-4150  

For general information about APHIS and our programs,

contact:

Terry W. Clark, DVM 

Director 

Office of the National Tribal Liaison    

terry.w.clark@usda.gov      

301-440-4388   

Carl Etsitty 

Assistant Director 

Office of the National Tribal Liaison 

carl.etsitty@usda.gov 

970-494-7573

Operational Program Units

Animal Care (AC) 

Determines and promotes standards of humane care and treatment of animals

through inspections and educational efforts. For more information.

Veterinary Services (VS) 

Protects and improves the health, quality, and marketability of our Nation's animals,

animal products, and veterinary biologics by preventing, controlling, and/or

eliminating animal diseases and by monitoring and promoting animal health and

productivity.

Wildlife Services (WS) 

Provides leadership to resolve wildlife conflicts and create a balance allowing people

and wildlife to coexist.